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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Tammy Miller - (573) 874-7465

Kids Duathlon set for Oct. 16

COLUMBIA, MO (October 7, 2005) -- Youth between the ages of 7 and 14
have the opportunity to test their running and cycling skills at the
upcoming Kids Duathlon. The event will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.
16, at Lemone Industrial Drive in Columbia.

The race will be divided into age categories. Youth in the 7-9-year-old
age group will run a quarter-mile, bike 1.25 miles and then run another
quarter-mile. Youth from 10 to 12 will run a half-mile, bike 2.5 miles
and then run a half-mile. The oldest age group, 13-14-year-olds will
compete by running a half-mile, biking 3.75 miles and running a
half-mile. 

Registration fee is $20 per individual. All participants will be
required to wear a helmet during the biking portion of the competition.


The Kids Duathlon is co-sponsored by Columbia Parks and Recreation and
Tryathletics. Registration forms are available at the Parks and
Recreation office at #1 South Seventh St. and at Tryathletics, 1607
Chapel Hill. 

For more information, call Columbia Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 or
Tryathletics at 447-2453.

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